RNC Sgt. Tim Buckle says he was defamed by Facebook comments

A high-ranking officer with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in Corner Brook filed a statement of claim Friday against a Benoit's Cove man, whom Sgt. Tim Buckle insists defamed him on social media. 

According to the statement of claim, Buckle said Junior McCarthy made "defamatory" comments on his personal Facebook page, in which McCarthy shared a news story related to a police investigation. 

One of the comments posted on March 14 said Buckle should be fired.

The statement of claim said that the comments were false and "maliciously allege a criminal act." 

It said the comments have caused Buckle to "suffer substantial and irreversible damages," including loss of "reputation generally, and in his employment and role as a police officer, in particular."

Buckle is suing for damages.